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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $51. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$50 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $50, select.

Los Angeles.$51 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $51, select.

Los Angeles.$51 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $51, select.

Los Angeles.$54 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $54, select.

Los Angeles.$59 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $59, select.

Los Angeles.$60 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $60, select.

Los Angeles.$80 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $80, select.

Los Angeles.$126 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Los Angeles.$137 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Los Angeles.$146 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Los Angeles.$158 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Los Angeles.$159 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.

Los Angeles.$160 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $160, select.

Los Angeles.$161 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.

Los Angeles.$162 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.

Los Angeles.$162 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in October.

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San Francisco to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$51
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	1 hr, 36 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	1,613

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Los Angeles?

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Los Angeles is $51. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Los Angeles.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Los Angeles.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

As of September 2026, there are 1,613 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Los Angeles.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Los Angeles is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Los Angeles?

If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $51.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Los Angeles?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 8°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as San Francisco (the location of San Francisco International Airport).
With 223 flights a week between the two airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:30. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from SFO to LAX is with United Airlines at 22:59.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Start your trip at SFO and touch down at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
These are some of the top carriers offering direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles:
The journey from central San Francisco to SFO takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles

$22 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $50. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SFO to Los Angeles.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
Locking in a cheap flight from SFO to Los Angeles is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
Consider staying in a hotel near LAX if you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from SFO to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your SFO to Los Angeles flight, unwind at a hotel close to VNY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from VNY in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Los Angeles in December.
Lock in a San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SFO to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Los Angeles

When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are attractions you won't want to skip in Los Angeles.

Explore more of the United States

San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.